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9:45 AM ET, July 31, 2008

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Ken Lee / People.com:
Expert: Britney Spears's Father Likely to Remain in Control  —  Britney Spears's father will likely remain in control of the singer's affairs following a court review Thursday, an expert says.  —  “I would be very surprised if the court ends her father's control so soon,” says Terry K. Wasserman …
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TMZ.com:
Britney to Sam: I Quit You  —  Our sources say Britney Spears' hanger-on-er Sam Lutfi won't be legally restrained from getting his Brit fix, but it doesn't matter because she's over him.  —  We're told Brit's lawyers will not ask for a new restraining order when the existing one expires tomorrow.
Discussion: omg! and OH NO!!
TMZ.com:
Britney — Saner, But Still....  In case you read otherwise, sources tell us Britney's conservatorship will definitely not end tomorrow.  —  There are reports Britney Spears will become a free woman tomorrow when lawyers for the conservatorship go to court to announce their intentions.
Phil / Egotastic!:
Ali Lohan is 14, Right?  —  This is Ali Lohan.  Lindsay Lohan's sister.  She's 14.  Going on 45.  Now, I don't want this site to turn into some Pedo dream, but this is an issue that needs to be addressed. 14-year-old girls should not be wearing push-up bras, and showing off their cleavage.
Discussion: Celebslam.com and WOW Report
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Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
Ali Lohan Accidentally Auditions for Porn Director  —  Whoops!  —  On the finale of E!'s Living Lohan, cameras followed 14-year-old Ali Lohan as she went on an audition for the horror movie Trolls.  —  Unbeknownst to Ali, she auditioned for Peter Davy, director of such adult flicks …
Karen Snyder / People.com:
Aniston ‘Fits Right In’ with Mayer's Concert Tour  —  John Mayer's newest roadie - Jennifer Aniston - has been a welcome addition on his tour, say his pals.  —  “John has such an amazing crew of musicians and friends with him.  Everyone gets along and is drama free and Jen fits right in - perfectly,” says a Mayer friend.
Discussion: I'm Not Obsessed and The Insider
Daily Mail:
Tickle Me Becks: David teams up with Elmo for an appearance on Sesame Street  —  David Beckham has acquired a few new friends during his year in LA including Tom Cruise and Will Smith, and now he's got another high profile pal to add to the list.  —  The football star has teamed up with Elmo …
Discussion: Seriously? OMG!
Tim Stack / EW.com:
‘The Hills’: They Shoot, Lauren Conrad Scores  —  Once upon a time, a pretty Laguna Beach girl agreed to let MTV film her life.  Now, she's a millionaire mini-mogul whose world as a celebrity bears little resemblance to what TV viewers see.  Still, fans can't get enough
Siobhan Morrissey / People.com:
Alex Rodriguez Responds to Wife's Divorce Filing  —  After nearly four weeks of silence, New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez stepped up to the plate Thursday and responded to his wife's demand for divorce.  —  In the documents - expected to be filed Thursday morning - A-Rod admits the marriage is “irretrievably broken.”
Discussion: Extra
POPSUGAR:
Mary-Kate Puts on Her Best Flannel For a Trip to the Salon  —  Mary-Kate Olsen looked like she stepped straight out of the early '90s on Tuesday, heading to the Neil George salon with a flannel shirt wrapped around her waist.  She's always been in the know about style and while plaid is back in a big way …
Discussion: fashionologie
Access Hollywood:
FIRST LOOK: Christina Aguilera Wishes Macy's Happy Birthday  —  Christina Aguilera is helping wish Macy's a happy birthday, with her new striking ad.  —  As Macy's celebrates turning 150 this October, it has enlisted some star power to help spread the word.
Discussion: Dlisted and MollyGood
Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
Kathy Griffin: Why I Quit Getting Plastic Surgery  —  At 47, Kathy Griffin swears she will never go under the knife again.  —  “I've been off the junk, as I call it, for five years,” she says in the September issue of Fitness (out August 14).  “I've had face lift, eye job and all that stuff five years ago.
Discussion: I'm Not Obsessed
Mark Dagostino / People.com:
Rosie Says Bye, Bye to Blogging - For Now  —  Rosie O'Donnell, whose blog, Rosie.com, has been fodder for fans and celebrity news outlets alike in recent years, has decided to stop blogging - for now.  —  “I'll take the month off and then see what it feels like to come back to it,” …
Lia Nicholls / The Sun:
Mitch: I'll find pal who gave ‘E’ to Amy  —  AMY WINEHOUSE's furious father is convinced a “pal” sparked her string of terrifying fits by spiking her drink with the killer drug ecstasy.  —  And last night he vowed to find out who was responsible for landing the troubled singer back in hospital once again.
 
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